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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,600

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,160

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $34,650
Base Invoice $56,581 $33,230
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Cargo net   100
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 1,695 100
Options (change) 1,492 80
Destination 920 850
Total Price $62,490 $35,600
Total Invoice $58,993 $34,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,181
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$62,490$35,600
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,740$35,600
Total Invoice$58,993$34,160
Adjustments for Features-1,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,341$34,160

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,115$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6520

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.4 in
Length207.6 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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